European Heritage Open Day: The Architectural History of the Ulster Museum Lecture
Saturday 13 or Sunday 14 September
Always wanted to know more about Ulster Museum's unique building and the collections within it? For European Heritage Open Days, we're hosting a talk & tour on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September to explore the building's fascinating origin, architecture and journey of change.
Since 1972, the Ulster Museum has been home to Northern Ireland’s rich collection of art, history and natural sciences. It's a place to inspire wonder, encourage creativity and to understand the importance of our shared humanity. But how did this unique and fascinating place become the Ulster Museum we know today? And what does the future look like for the Ulster Museum? Find out at this talk & tour led by one of our Visitor Guides for European Heritage Open Day!
Discover the history of the Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society, hear the story of the Reverend Canon Grainger and the Grainger Room, and how these collections were brought together by the Belfast Corporation. Learn about the Brutalist extension added to the Museum in the 1960s by Francis Pym, and the stained glass windows designed by Neil Shawcross.
The lecture will conclude with a short 15 minute tour.
- Please book your free tickets in advance through the link. Spaces are limited, so don't delay in getting a ticket
- This is a free event taking place on 13th & 14th September from 11:00 to 12:00
- Suitable for aged 16 years+
- On arrival to the museum please check-in at the Ulster Museum reception desk
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Saturday 13 or Sunday 14 September
Always wanted to know more about Ulster Museum's unique building and the collections within it? For European Heritage Open Days, we're hosting a talk & tour on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September to explore the building's fascinating origin, architecture and journey of change.
Since 1972, the Ulster Museum has been home to Northern Ireland’s rich collection of art, history and natural sciences. It's a place to inspire wonder, encourage creativity and to understand the importance of our shared humanity. But how did this unique and fascinating place become the Ulster Museum we know today? And what does the future look like for the Ulster Museum? Find out at this talk & tour led by one of our Visitor Guides for European Heritage Open Day!
Discover the history of the Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society, hear the story of the Reverend Canon Grainger and the Grainger Room, and how these collections were brought together by the Belfast Corporation. Learn about the Brutalist extension added to the Museum in the 1960s by Francis Pym, and the stained glass windows designed by Neil Shawcross.
The lecture will conclude with a short 15 minute tour.
- Please book your free tickets in advance through the link. Spaces are limited, so don't delay in getting a ticket
- This is a free event taking place on 13th & 14th September from 11:00 to 12:00
- Suitable for aged 16 years+
- On arrival to the museum please check-in at the Ulster Museum reception desk
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